Philadelphia Mayor Jim KenneyPhiladelphia Mayor Jim Kenney

PHILADELPHIA—The administration of Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenneycontinues to promote the benefits of the controversial beverage tax imposed three years ago.

The city's Rebuild program reports that in the first 12 monthssince the beverage tax funding was released, work has begun at 61facilities across the city. The work represents $126 million of newinvestment that has been committed or expanded earmarked to mostlyhigh needs neighborhoods, city officials state.

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John Jordan

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